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Without solid papers, a journal is worthless. Solid papers require solid submissions. These are written by people who are passionate about one or more aspects within veterinary medicine. When investigating a hypothesis or examining an interesting case, a healthy dose of scientific skepticism is needed, alongside enthusiasm and curiosity. Without an ability to critique one’s observations, thought processes and data, conclusions risk being personal and biased. Two editorials in the January issue point to the need for more evidence and prospective studies in the field of feline medicine. 1,2